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missionary a member of a religious mission Missionary Aubrey, Father converts savages to Christianity. [Fr. Lit.: Atala] missionary to the German infidels in 8th century. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 271] attempts to convert Sadie Thompson to religion but ends up seducing her. [Br. Lit.: “Miss Thompson” in Benét, 675; Am. Cinema: “Rain” in Halliwell, 593] priests establish a diocese in New Mexico. [Am. Lit.: Cather Death Comes for the Archbishop in Magill I, 199] (1813–1873) explorer and missionary in Africa. [Br. Hist.: NCE, 1596] (c. 385–461) early missionary to and patron saint of Ireland. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 138] international religious organization known for its charitable and missionary work. [Christian Rel.: NCE, 2408–2409] Roman Catholic religious order distinguished in foreign missions. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 1412] indefatigable pioneer converter of East Indies. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 141–142] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Shortly afterwards the Idol's worshippers held a great religious ceremony at the base of his pedestal, and as a part of the rites the Missionary was roasted whole. Passepartout approached and read one of these notices, which stated that Elder William Hitch, Mormon missionary, taking advantage of his presence on train No. * There Samuel Armstrong, a youth of missionary parents, earned enough money to pay his expenses at an American college. |
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